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Caregiver vs Caretaker: What’s the Difference?
Caring for Other PeopleProviding care for other people, especially those who are older or disabled, is an act of compassion. Whatever type of care you provide, it requires empathy and selflessness,...
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Travel Safety Tips for Seniors
Traveling Smartly With Senior Relatives A sense of adventure has no age limit! Many seniors look forward to traveling but worry they won’t be able to do so safely while dealing with...
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Reasons Why Respite Care Is Necessary for Caregivers
Caring for a Loved OneDid you know that over 54 million people in the United States act as unpaid caregivers for aging or disabled loved ones? If you are one of them, you might feel better knowing...
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How To: Help Seniors Live Better
Life Expectancy vs Quality of LifeWith modern healthcare advancements, the average U.S. life expectancy continues to increase. That sounds like good news, but is it? Is the quality of life for...
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Tips to Help Your Parents Reduce Their Clutter
Tips to Help Your Parents Reduce Their ClutterIt’s a new year and that means new stuff. Your parents are getting older and it just makes sense that the clutter in their home is building up. A...
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Winter Checklist for Seniors BrightStar Care Homecare in the Mt Airy Frederick Maryland
Winter Checklist for SeniorsWinter can be a time of great joy and celebration! With all the festivities and fun, it can be a wonderful time of reunion. However, it can also be a time of year...
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The Holidays and Alzheimer’s
Holiday festivities bring joy, excitement, and anticipation with them. For those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s there may also be added stress and challenges involved in making sure...
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10 Tips for choosing the right home care services in Maryland Part 2
Throughout our experience caring for our patients, we've come to understand the importance of choosing the right home care services for loved ones. Making this decision can be overwhelming, but...
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10 Tips for choosing the right home care services in Maryland - Part 1
Throughout our experience caring for our patients, we've come to understand the importance of choosing the right home care services for loved ones. Making this decision can be overwhelming, but...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...